Daycare Photo Journal

January 2007: Welcome to the new year! Hard to believe, but time flying as it does, we're now only 5 years away from the end of time, as predicted by the Mayan Calendar. But the dogs are oblivious, and not given to fretting about such things, so we'll follow their example and play, play, play. I did want to thank their fabulously generous and thoughtful caretakers at the other end of the leash for the embarrassment of riches bestowed on us over the holidays. OH! The cakes, cookies, brownies, and candy! OH! The catered meals and delicacies from Paris, Wisconsin, Italy, and St. Elmo! OH! The embroidered towels, cross-stitch signage, and posters of creative commendation! OH! The gift certificates, fruits, ornaments, and even a ceramic tree decorated with tiny dogs and glittering lights! OH! And so much more. Suffice it to say, we were just blown away by the outpouring of affection and validation that what we're doing here is just good work. Ours are the best clients, customers, and friends in the wide, wide world, and I'll take on any challengers to defend that position.

We're looking forward to Year Three here at PDX. Robin has left for other adventures, but Carrie has returned to spend her Tuesday afternoons teaching Art Therapy to the Little Dogs. Billy and Kayla have joined the party, keeping the Big Dogs entertained. Happily, all three are young people, so Be, Nancy, Julie, Leanne, and I will be able to kick back, sip margaritas (or hot toddies on a day like today), and watch them and Ashley scamper to and fro. Life is good! -- Bev